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Hotspots • 13 JAN 2012

Dwelling prices to grow this year

Back to back rate cuts in November and December could stimulate property price growth, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has claimed.

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Hotspots • 13 JAN 2012

Mudgee to grow in 2012

Regional tows in NSW have been flagged for growth by a number of leading property experts, according to Smart Property Investment’s Fast 50 report.The town of Mudgee,...

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Tax & Legal • 12 JAN 2012

REIA slams property taxes as 'inefficient'

The Real Estate Institute of Australia is calling on the federal government to review taxes, such as stamp duty, that are currently paid by property owners.

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Tax & Legal • 12 JAN 2012

SMSFs as significant as negative gearing

Self managed super funds (SMSFs) are set to become as important to property investment as negative gearing, according to a leading economist. Speaking to Smart Property...

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Hotspots • 11 JAN 2012

Industry uninspired by building approvals

A rise in building approvals during the month of November has done little to inspire the confidence of some professionals within the local building and housing industry.

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Finance • 10 JAN 2012

Getting a loan across the line

There is a myriad of factors that lenders consider when assessing a would-be borrower’s eligibility for a loan.

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Hotspots • 10 JAN 2012

New home sales rebound

New home sales soared in November off the back of the first rate cut in two and a half years.

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Hotspots • 10 JAN 2012

Housing construction declines

House building continued to contract over December at an increasing rate, according to a leading industry group.

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Hotspots • 10 JAN 2012

First time buyers active this year

First time buyers are expected to be the most active player in the Australian home finance market during 2012, a national survey has found.

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Hotspots • 09 JAN 2012

Australian real estate ranked highly

Australia has ranked highly as a country for property investing, according to an annual US-based investment survey.Australia ranked fourth on a list of the best...

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